Incidental Finding of Prostate Enlargement. (General Medicine)

Medical Case Details:

A patient, who is 56 years old, had an ultrasound for gallstone problem. In the report, there was an incidental finding of prostate enlargement. The patient does not have any complaint related to the prostate. There is no urine retention in USG after passing urine. Is it necessary to start medication for prostate enlargement?

Discussions

That depends on the present size of the prostate. Since the man is 56years old, he is nearing the age for BHP. If the prostate enlargement is relatively small, no medication is required now. Just wait and watch.

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